May Extend Covid Restrictions By 15 Days: Maharashtra Minister
Maharashtra has over 6.7 lakh active coronavirus cases - more than Uttar Pradesh (3.06 lakh) and Karnataka (3.01 lakh) combined
Updated: April 28, 2021 7:26 pm IST
The final call on extending Covid-related restrictions will be taken by Chief Minister Thackeray (File)
Mumbai:
Maharashtra is likely to extend existing Covid-related restrictions by 15 days, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope was quoted by news agency PTI on Wednesday. The proposal was made at a cabinet meeting earlier today, but the final decision will be made by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
"It (the lockdown) will be extended by 15 days," Mr Tope was quoted as saying.